The ability of the spatial orientation of the reptiles is not fully researched yet. It is unknown if reptiles use only simple types of navigation, for example cue learning (one key mark), or more difficult types, for example allothetic navigation (combination of marks) or cognitive map (mental representation of the area). The main aim of this thesis was examine the possibility of the spatial orientation in lizard leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) in modificated Morris water maze (MWM). Design of the experiments was based on Parallel Map Theory, a theory which describes using spatial information from more navigation frames. The leopard gecko preferences of orientation frames were tested . That means the ability to combinate the spatial information from the bearing maps (one mark and gradient) and the sketch maps (local marks). This ability is prerequisite for creating the integrated map. The research was also focused on the significance of the simple cue learning strategy and cognitive more difficult allothetic navigation for the orientation of leopard gecko. Leopard geckos can use the combination of information from the navigation frames, which indicate the possibility of integrated map creation. Usage of navigation strategies is individual. Keywords: reptiles, leopard gecko, spatial...
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:323492 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Voňavková, Monika |
| Contributors | Landová, Eva, Svoboda, Jan |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | Czech |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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